Home of William Christian Papenberg
(1870-1958) District clerk for 38 years in Colorado County. Born in Illinois. Educated as a teacher, came to Texas (1899) in that profession. Moved to Columbus (1904) and became clerk in 1908. This house that he and his wife Emma (Buescher) built in 1914 remains in the family. RTHL - 1973
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
29.7086° N, 96.5419° W
Where to Find It
900 Bowie St., Columbus
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- 0.1 mi NE Columbus Church of Christ Columbus
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